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NEW YORK — Rabobank releases its annual BBQ Index just in time for grilling season. Rabobank's analyst findings outline that the cherished summer ritual might be a welcome respite from tariffs and trade wars — prices are up, but mostly domestic supply chains mean mostly domestic reasons for those increases. The Rabobank BBQ Index assumes an average American BBQ situation — a mix of family and friends — ahead of ... read more

WASHINGTON — USDA announces investment in a fruit fly production facility in Mexico to help combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). “Our partnership with Mexico is crucial in making this effort a success,” Brooke Rollins, U.S. agriculture secretary, said. “We are continuing to work closely with Mexico to push NWS away from the United States and out of Mexico. The investment I am announcing today is one of many efforts ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) manifests as acute infectious hepatitis and causes a significant drop in egg production of up to 35 percent, with a mortality rate as high as 15 percent. Even after recovery from SLD, egg production of layers could remain depressed by up to 22 percent compared to pre-outbreak levels. Due to the great economic losses incurred by SLD, it has become an important concern ... read more

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Authorities say the facility was evacuated, but “everything is OK.” ... read more

DENVER — Ongoing uncertainty about the direction of international trade policy is clouding the outlook for U.S. grain elevators and merchandisers, CoBank analysts note, adding that the lack of clarity surrounding tariffs with key U.S. trading partners like China has pulled new-crop sales well below historical averages. Many foreign buyers have reduced forward coverage and are buying in the spot market, complicating the picture for elevators and merchandisers that are ... read more

Four workers at the Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Waterloo, Iowa, died after testing positive for COVID-19. ... read more

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Diagnostic laboratories around the nation have not just been working, but working together to test, monitor, and assist in eradicating the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza that began in 2022. The University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) recently reported that since July 2023 it has conducted more than 115,000 HPAI tests, which notes its key role for animal production in its state and ... read more

While the peak season for avian influenza among European poultry flocks appears to have passed, one new farm outbreak has occurred in each of Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. ... read more

The value of whole egg consumption highlighted as part of educational initiative aimed at Chinese adolescents and those seeking weight management. ... read more

WASHINGTON — As friends and families get ready to kick off summer by firing up the grill and serving foods at a cookout, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is sharing some tips to keep celebrations safe. “Food safety is a year-round priority, but it’s especially important during summer months when we’re cooking outdoors and handling food in warmer temperatures,” Dr. Denise Eblen, FSIS administrator said. “We have ... read more

The Brazil-based meat and poultry company expects to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange on June 12. ... read more

Acquisition of an additional poultry farm north of Cairo will increase revenue and boost the firm’s share of the Egyptian poultry market. ... read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. egg farmers, led by United Egg Producers (UEP), the industry’s policy trade association, convened on Capitol Hill this week to meet with U.S. House and Senate agriculture leaders, members of Congress, USDA and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials. They were advocating for urgent, decisive measures to address ongoing industry issues, most notably the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “Our message is simple: ... read more

Mark Clements, Editor-in-Chief Poultry with Watt Global Media is joined by Dr. Nils Grabowski Head of Insect Hygiene and Technology the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, to look at the myths surrounding human consumption of insects and what developments in the area might teach the poultry industry. ... read more